Mountain Brook (7-0) vs. Thompson (6-1)

Class 7A, Region 3 game
Date: Friday, Oct. 19
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Spartan Stadium – Mountain Brook High School
Last week: Mountain Brook defeated Hewitt-Trussville, 20-17; Thompson defeated Vestavia Hills, 21-20.

What to watch: Vestavia Hills, a physical, run-oriented team, had success against Thompson last week, and that’s a similar brand of football to what Mountain Brook plays. The Warriors will also be challenged by Mountain Brook’s stiff defense, which has surrendered just 8.4 points per game.

Last meeting: Thompson pulled away from Mountain Brook in the second half to win, 34-10, on Nov. 17, 2017. Mountain Brook leads the series, 13-7.

What it means: The game could determine the winner of the region, with the top four teams all still with a shot to claim the title.